Changes were already certain, with Celtic having failed to replace Kyogo Furuhashi when the striker left for Rennes in January. Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney has signed a pre-contract to return from Arsenal as fellow Scotland left-back Greg Taylor looks poised to exit on freedom of contract. “I think naturally what you have at our club, there...
Celtic’s procession to a fourth successive Scottish Premiership title may only have been delayed, but it was clear that Brendan Rodgers’ assessment of defeat at St Johnstone as “bitterly disappointing” was about more than just the result. A win against a team adrift at the bottom of the division would have set up the chance...
Northern Ireland Under-21 midfielder Francis Turley says there was “no chance” of him joining Rangers despite interest from the Ibrox club, Aberdeen, Ipswich Town and Burnley before the 19-year-old achieved his boyhood dream of signing for Celtic in 2022. (Belfast Telegraph), external Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wants “huge” transfer backing this summer as the Northern...
“It’s not financial, but I respect his position because he wants to feel he’ll play every week. Whoever is in next year with Kieran will still play a lot of games, but my feeling is that Greg may well move on. “I know between now and the end of the season he’ll give his all....
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny demonstrated a “lack of respect” with his water-squirting celebrations in the Old Firm derby. The Czech Republic international, who had been withdrawn five minutes before Hamza Igamane grabbed a late winner, aimed the contents of a drinks bottle at home fans as he ran up the...
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring his shoulder on international duty, boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. The 38-year-old picked up the knock during Denmark’s Nations League quarter-final second-leg loss in Portugal, but Rodgers is unsure of the extent of the injury. The Danish captain, who has 81...
With the San Francisco 49ers preparing to offer quarterback Brock Purdy a long-term contract, they have let a lot of talent go to free up salary cap space. Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel is among those to leave, being traded to the Washington Commanders, so – after losing in two of the past six Super Bowls...